The New Naturalist Wild Flowers: Botanising In Britain
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A cornerstone of British natural history writing, Wild Flowers: Botanising in Britain presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the flowering plants of the British Isles, written with the warmth and enthusiasm that defines the celebrated New Naturalist series. The authors chronicle the rich diversity of Britain's wild flora, guiding readers through the ecology, distribution, and classification of native species with a tone that is both scholarly and deeply accessible. The work argues for a keen observational approach to botany, illustrating how landscape, geology, and climate shape the plant communities found across Britain's varied habitats. Drawing on decades of field experience, it instructs amateur and professional botanists alike in the art of plant identification and the broader science of phytogeography. A timeless classic in the tradition of British natural history, it remains an indispensable reference for anyone passionate about the countryside and its flora.
Author: John Gilmour And Max Walters
Format: Hardback
Published: 1959, Collins
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A cornerstone of British natural history writing, Wild Flowers: Botanising in Britain presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the flowering plants of the British Isles, written with the warmth and enthusiasm that defines the celebrated New Naturalist series. The authors chronicle the rich diversity of Britain's wild flora, guiding readers through the ecology, distribution, and classification of native species with a tone that is both scholarly and deeply accessible. The work argues for a keen observational approach to botany, illustrating how landscape, geology, and climate shape the plant communities found across Britain's varied habitats. Drawing on decades of field experience, it instructs amateur and professional botanists alike in the art of plant identification and the broader science of phytogeography. A timeless classic in the tradition of British natural history, it remains an indispensable reference for anyone passionate about the countryside and its flora.